Commercial vehicle distributor Harris Maxus is targeting growth through UK electric vehicle (EV) sales after officially opening its new headquarters in Liverpool.

Owned by China’s MG-owning SAIC Motor Corporation, the brand is currently forecasting growth of over 200% in the UK next year after ending 2022 with projected sales of 6,000 units across the UK and Ireland and outgrowing its previous HQ.

Its new 52,000 square-foot premises on Liverpool’s Gillmoss Industrial Estate will underpin ambitions which aim to add zero-emissions MPV and pick-up sales to its core van offering.

The facility will house 30 staff, including Harris Maxus’ technical, distribution and sales teams in addition to a parts depot and warehouse and a training centre for engineers taking part in Maxus’ technical training academy.

Mark Barrett, the general manager of Harris Maxus, said: "At the start of 2021, Harris opened its first UK headquarters in Birchwood Park, Warrington.